Field Sales Representative
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Field Sales Representative
Île-de-France and nearby departments (Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Loir-et-Cher, Cher, Seine-et-Marne, Loiret)
Job ref: AZ/64247
On behalf of our client, a leading innovator in sustainable food packaging solutions, we are currently recruiting a results-driven and collaborative Field Sales Representative with strong business development experience in industrial sectors, to join a growing business that designs and manufactures cutting-edge packaging solutions, for the food processing and collective catering sectors. With a clear commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and rethinking material use, this company leads by example in responsible manufacturing.
The Role:
Responsible for developing sales across the Île-de-France region and neighboring departments, with a strong focus on both, prospecting new clients and nurturing existing relationships, within a passionate, customer-focused commercial team. Reporting directly to the Sales Director France.
Main Responsibilities:
· Managing and expanding a portfolio of approximately 200 clients, primarily in the public sector and food industry.
· Actively prospecting and developing new business across the assigned region.
· Promoting and selling innovative and eco-responsible packaging solutions.
· Coordinating and following up on product testing with clients and prospects.
· Responding to tenders and RFPs in coordination with internal teams.
· Producing detailed and structured reporting (prospecting scope, visit planning, conversion rates).
· Collaborating closely with a commercial team within a cross-functional and knowledge-sharing environment.
Person Specification:
· 5-10 years’ experience in a similar position.
· Experience in packaging, food industry, or medical sector preferred.
· Familiarity with industrial B2B environments is essential.
· Strong communication and influencing skills.
· Autonomy, drive, and commercial resilience.
· A valid driver’s license (B) and openness to regular travel (2–3 days/week) within the region.
· A passion for innovation, sustainability, and emerging industry trends.
· Professional proficiency in English (internal communication and occasional client interactions).
· Comfortable with CRM tools and performance tracking.
· Willing to travel 60–70% of the time within the assigned region (company car provided).
· Remote work when not on the road.
Compensation and Benefits:
· - Fixed annual salary: €40,000 to €60,000 depending on experience.
· - Performance bonus: up to 20% of annual salary.
· - 5-seat company car provided.
For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application
To apply please contact Andy Zanin
Andy.zanin@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070
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